Hillsborough township, NJ Cost of Living


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Hillsborough township cost of living score
131.6
More expensive
31.6% higher
than the US average
9.8% higher
than the New Jersey average
Hillsborough township, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 131.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.6% higher than the U.S. average and 9.8% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Hillsborough township, NJ

Housing costs in Hillsborough township?
A typical home costs $554,000, which is 63.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.2% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Hillsborough township costs $2,260 per month, which is 58.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 24.3% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Hillsborough township?
To live comfortably in Hillsborough township, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $106,200 for a family, and $71,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Hillsborough township?
Hillsborough, NJ is known for its high cost of living. Homes are expensive in Hillsborough and the median home cost is nearly $447,000, which is significantly higher than the national median of less than $200,000. Additionally, goods and services can be pricey throughout the town with groceries coming in at about 7% above the national average. Furthermore, transportation costs can be high in Hillsborough due to its lack of public transportation and reliance on private vehicles. Despite these costs, many residents consider the quality of life that Hillsborough provides to be well worth the expense.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHillsborough townshipNew JerseyUnited States
  131.6119.8100.0
  106.7105.8100
  97.596.9100.0
  167.0136.4100.0
  $554,000$432,100$338,100
  110.9%109.2%100.0%
  140.9127.7100.0
  143.3112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Hillsborough is bucolic, many acres still used for farming, but lots of developments as well. The school system is rated very highly, and the community is somewhat  More

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Hillsborough is close enough to major metropolitan areas of NYC and Philly, and has a wealth of excellent restaurants and cultural activities within a ten-mile radius.  More

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Over 16 years ago

New housing is not at a stand still, and in Hillsborough new homes are still selling! Although things are tight in the housing market there are still houses being bought  More

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